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Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 09:07
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as in servicing it before i install it into the car?
1991 4A-GE 'red top' (85000 orig kms)
im going to:
replace the belts (timing belt all accessory belts)
new plugs
new trd leads
clean throttle body
new rwd water pump
any other thoughts?
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 09:40
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seals
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I supported Toymods
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Sun, 12 September 2004 09:48
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as in catch the fucking ball swim thru hoops seals?
cmon a little effort mannnnng!
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 10:20
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If the seals aren't leaking, I wouldn't touch them with those low Kms on it. I would recondition the injectors before you install it and replace the fuel filters too though!
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 10:22
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do the fuel rail at the same time!
oil change and new filter 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 10:29
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might aswell clean out all the gunk in the oil sump?
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Hobart, Tas
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 11:47
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If there are any leaks, then chnage the seals (like rocker cover)
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 12:30
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well im doing the oil and filter guys
seeing it doesnt have any in it now
LOL duh
the fuel filter has just been done recently
apparently the engine is A1 condition with no leaks and good compression.
SSS automotive actually drove the corolla in japan and then canibalised it for parts. and i got the sweet engine 
clg: the injectors being cleaned? you really think so?
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 12:42
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if the engine hasn't been driven in some while the residue left in the injectors can go crappy and block them up
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 12:43
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Made a huge difference to my 3SGE getting the injectors cleaned, ultrasonically it was like $40 each injector, that was with removal/replacement mind you.
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 12:49
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| Alchemist wrote on Sun, 12 September 2004 22:43 |
Made a huge difference to my 3SGE getting the injectors cleaned, ultrasonically it was like $40 each injector, that was with removal/replacement mind you.
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how long did that take?
and does anyone know if red tops run different injectors to bluetops?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 12:51
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I got all 6 of mine done, cost $16.50 each including new o-rings, but I had to drop them off. Dropped them off lunch time and picked up mid-arvo.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 13:09
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Sun, 12 September 2004 22:51 |
I got all 6 of mine done, cost $16.50 each including new o-rings, but I had to drop them off. Dropped them off lunch time and picked up mid-arvo.
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nice
anyone in sydney know where to get this done quickly?
im carless for the next week
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Sun, 12 September 2004 22:40
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seals are still a good idea just for the fact that the engine is out of the car at the time
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Mon, 13 September 2004 02:48
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on a 4ag, i would recommend doing the front main, rear main and camshaft seals if the engine is out of the car. You will also need to grab the oil pump gasket too, but thats no biggie.
These are recommended as if the engine is old with low K's, its likely these seals are still the originals and likely to be cracked and leaky. Believe me its a PITA if you have to change them later!!
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Mon, 13 September 2004 04:19
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on a side note.. I have never met an importer that hasnt said how he drove it round in japan and it drove like a dream 
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Sydney (Campbelltown...!)
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December 2003
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Mon, 13 September 2004 13:01
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id just change rear main seal
takes 2 minutes with the motor out but when it leaks takes ages to fix when the motors in the car
everything else in the way of seals just leave and if it leaks fix it later as it wont be to much hastle and most likely wont need doin anyway
and for it to run to full potential clean injectors/ throttle body, new spark plugs, oil, oil filter, and usual service crap
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Mon, 13 September 2004 13:40
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front main not a hassle!?!?
i could understand cam seals, but surely not the front main!
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Mon, 13 September 2004 13:51
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as easy as cam seals...
remove fan belt, timing cover, timing belt, balancer (2 seconds with a puller), timing gear, then pry out seal and replace
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Mon, 13 September 2004 13:51
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| Bugman wrote on Mon, 13 September 2004 14:19 |
on a side note.. I have never met an importer that hasnt said how he drove it round in japan and it drove like a dream
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my mechanic is a good friend of the engine importer. and he purchased it for me. 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Mon, 13 September 2004 13:55
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| Flogbag wrote on Mon, 13 September 2004 23:51 |
as easy as cam seals...
remove fan belt, timing cover, timing belt, balancer (2 seconds with a puller), timing gear, then pry out seal and replace
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ill discuss it with ben, we will probably do the whole shebang, bar taking off the head that is
thans guys, keep em coming.
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 03:34
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thermostat
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Perth
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October 2002
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 03:53
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Run a filter 'sock' on radiator top hose. My 'new' Jap engine poured lots of brackish sludge into my freshly cleaned radiator. These filter 'socks' are only about $12.
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 04:01
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| Celia-Sue wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 13:53 |
Run a filter 'sock' on radiator top hose. My 'new' Jap engine poured lots of brackish sludge into my freshly cleaned radiator. These filter 'socks' are only about $12.
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Good idea.... You remember that shit that was in my water pump when I got the 20V Garth 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 04:16
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do the following
get motor
put in car
start
thrash to limiter
buy me beer
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 04:22
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| Steve-AE86 wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 14:16 |
do the following
get motor
put in car
start
thrash to limiter
buy me beer
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Hahahaha.......
Anyways, Garth, while you are waiting for your car, you should be shopping for new stuff for it.... Like that anodised blue 'Turbo' exhaust tip and glowing blue windscreen washers that you said you wanted the other day.
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 04:33
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Don't forget to check:
alternator bearings
idler pulley bearings (if you have an idler pulley)
a/c compressor seals
These are all much easier to fix when the engine is out.
Regards
Peter
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 05:21
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| 82MKII wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 14:33 |
Don't forget to check:
alternator bearings
idler pulley bearings (if you have an idler pulley)
a/c compressor seals
These are all much easier to fix when the engine is out.
Regards
Peter
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I don't see taking the alt being that big a deal, apart from the 'downtime' from having your car off the road to replace them down the track.
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 07:29
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 14:01 |
| Celia-Sue wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 13:53 |
Run a filter 'sock' on radiator top hose. My 'new' Jap engine poured lots of brackish sludge into my freshly cleaned radiator. These filter 'socks' are only about $12.
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Good idea.... You remember that shit that was in my water pump when I got the 20V Garth
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were getting a RWD water pump and other cooling options
so i guess the engine is going to be cleaned up too.
not sure but thanks for heads up.
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 07:30
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 14:22 |
Hahahaha.......
Anyways, Garth, while you are waiting for your car, you should be shopping for new stuff for it.... Like that anodised blue 'Turbo' exhaust tip and glowing blue windscreen washers that you said you wanted the other day.
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sharrtttupp carnt
u fucking riceboy!
you're the one with the cannon exhaust  
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 07:31
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| Steve-AE86 wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 14:16 |
do the following
get motor
put in car
start
thrash to limiter
buy me beer
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haha, quiet you. fucking SA drunkards.
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 07:35
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| ae86drift wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 17:30 |
| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 14:22 |
Hahahaha.......
Anyways, Garth, while you are waiting for your car, you should be shopping for new stuff for it.... Like that anodised blue 'Turbo' exhaust tip and glowing blue windscreen washers that you said you wanted the other day.
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sharrtttupp carnt
u fucking riceboy!
you're the one with the cannon exhaust
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Lol.... Hey, at least mine came bent from the factory 
ae86drift l0v35 73h RICE!!!
Any updates anyways?
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 07:45
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we have an injector cleaner at work throw them down and i will get them cleaned for free for you
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 07:52
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my 1UZ looks like it already has a brand new cam belt on it, but the serpentine belt was shot. i was told the engine has less than 40thou on it, and internaly it looks it too.
because i've modded the sump i had a chance to clean all the goop out of it and replace the oil, sump gasket goo and oil filter.
i'm not even changing the plugs or leads yet, i just want to get it in and running.
mine's a 1990 engine.
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 08:33
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 17:35 |
| ae86drift wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 17:30 |
| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 14:22 |
Hahahaha.......
Anyways, Garth, while you are waiting for your car, you should be shopping for new stuff for it.... Like that anodised blue 'Turbo' exhaust tip and glowing blue windscreen washers that you said you wanted the other day.
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sharrtttupp carnt
u fucking riceboy!
you're the one with the cannon exhaust
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Lol.... Hey, at least mine came bent from the factory
ae86drift l0v35 73h RICE!!!
Any updates anyways?
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yeah
i have my t3 manifold adapter in my hot little hands
nice too!
car should be ready for friday
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:04
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NIIIIICE
Might have to take her for a drive on Friday night then 
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:06
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oh fucking yeah!
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:18
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NIIIIIIIICE!!!
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:30
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im bored.
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:32
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| ae86drift wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 23:30 |
im bored.
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Finished work yet? Shame you don't have your car.... If you catch my drift
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:42
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 23:32 |
| ae86drift wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 23:30 |
im bored.
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Finished work yet? Shame you don't have your car.... If you catch my drift
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heh, yeah.
no im still here
burn those vcd's already you!
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:49
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Why? When are you picking them up?
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:49
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sooN!
i wanna watch em again!!
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Re: Buying Imported Engine - What would you do before installing it?
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:52
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Yeah yeah...... Well, if you had changed your timing belt as is the 'done thing', you coulda picked them up already!
I'll give 'em to yah on Friday.
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:53
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 23:52 |
Yeah yeah...... Well, if you had changed your timing belt as is the 'done thing', you coulda picked them up already!
I'll give 'em to yah on Friday.
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quiet you
ive got a new engine now dont i??
:D:D:D
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Tue, 14 September 2004 13:55
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Good point......
And no more top-end rattles! YAY!
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Tue, 14 September 2004 14:03
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 14 September 2004 23:55 |
Good point......
And no more top-end rattles! YAY!
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exxxcellent.
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Tue, 14 September 2004 14:05
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Anyways, have fun on the HELL DESK. Goodnight!
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Got new genuine seals too...